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⚔️ Coppa Italia, who’ll win... 3️⃣ reasons for Lazio and 3️⃣ for Inter 👀
TL;DR
The Coppa Italia final features Lazio and Inter, with Inter coming off a strong 3-0 win. However, tonight's match is expected to be more competitive due to home crowd support for Lazio.
Key points
- Coppa Italia final features Lazio and Inter
- Inter won the last match 3-0 against Lazio
- Home crowd support will favor Lazio
- Lazio seeks to win a trophy after six years
- Match expected to be more competitive than the last
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⚔️ Coppa Italia, who’ll win... 3️⃣ reasons for Lazio and 3️⃣ for Inter 👀
It’s the day of the Coppa Italia grand final, the rematch of the clash from three days ago, once again played at the Olimpico. However, the 0-3 win with which the Italian champions steamrolled Sarri’s team should not be misleading: tonight’s match will be far tougher for Lautaro and his teammates.
Compared to Saturday’s match, in fact, the Nerazzurri will also have to deal with the home crowd support and the huge motivation of the Biancocelesti, who have the chance to bring a trophy back to Rome six years after the Supercoppa won with Simone Inzaghi on the bench.
In short, this won’t be a foregone final.
⚪️🔵 Why Lazio will win
- In one of the most difficult seasons in recent memory, Sarri has the chance to give the entire Lazio fanbase a huge moment of joy. On top of that, winning the Coppa Italia would guarantee qualification for the Europa League, a goal that until now had barely even seemed possible. Extra motivation, in other words;
- Lazio know how to hurt Inter. A year ago, Pedro’s last-gasp equalizer at San Siro effectively handed the Scudetto to Napoli. That draw set off Inzaghi’s nightmare finish to the season;
- When they’re the underdogs, this team rises to the occasion. Their Coppa Italia run says it all: a win over Milan in the round of 16 (after losing to them in the league just a few days earlier, just like tonight), then in the quarter-finals and in Bergamo in the semi-finals. Watch out.
Q&A
What are the reasons for Lazio's potential victory in the Coppa Italia final?
Lazio's potential victory can be attributed to their home crowd support, motivation to win a trophy after six years, and their tactical adjustments since the last match.
How did Inter perform in their last match against Lazio before the Coppa Italia final?
Inter won their last match against Lazio with a convincing score of 3-0, showcasing their strength and dominance.
What factors could influence the outcome of the Coppa Italia final between Lazio and Inter?
Factors influencing the outcome include home crowd support for Lazio, Inter's need to maintain their form, and the heightened motivation of both teams to secure the trophy.